Artwork created by Jeanette MacKenzie, a kindergartner at Jefferson Elementary School, which is on display as part of the Rockland Public Schools Virtual Art Show. The show features art from students at each grade and school in the district . (Photo courtesy Rockland Public Schools) 
Artwork created by Emma Brillo, a first-grader at Memorial Park Elementary School. (Photo courtesy Rockland Public Schools) 
Artwork created by Charles Rogier, a first-grader at Esten Elementary School. (Photo courtesy Rockland Public Schools) 
Artwork created by Ellie Poirier, a second-grader at Memorial Park Elementary School. (Photo courtesy Rockland Public Schools) 
Artwork created by Xavier Hernon-Williams, a third-grader at Jefferson Elementary School. (Photo courtesy Rockland Public Schools) 
Artwork created by Nahia Morgan, a fourth-grader at Esten Elementary School. (Photo courtesy Rockland Public Schools) 
A collection of artwork submitted by Joseph Barry, a fifth-grade student at Rogers Middle School. (Photo courtesy Rockland Public Schools) 
A collection of artwork submitted by Delaney Babcock, a sixth-grade student at Rogers Middle School. (Photo courtesy Rockland Public Schools) 
A collection of artwork submitted by Hannah Aniolowski, a seventh-grade student at Rogers Middle School. (Photo courtesy Rockland Public Schools) 
A collection of artwork submitted by Ava Aniolowski, an eighth-grade student at Rogers Middle School. (Photo courtesy Rockland Public Schools) 
Artwork created by Joe Gallagher, a freshman at Rockland High School. The piece is a digital painting made using Photopea.com. (Photo courtesy Rockland Public Schools) 
Artwork created by Crislayne Costa dos Reis, a sophomore at Rockland High School. The piece is an op-art drawing with colored pencils. (Photo courtesy Rockland Public Schools) 
Artwork created by Leah Leonard, a junior at Rockland High School. The piece is an abstract grid painting inspired by artist Chuck Close. (Photo courtesy Rockland Public Schools) 
Artwork created by Russell Jones, a senior at Rockland High School. The piece is a digital painting made using Photopea.com. (Photo courtesy Rockland Public Schools)
ROCKLAND — Superintendent Alan Cron and K-12 Art Director Cheryl Thompson are pleased to share that the Rockland Public Schools is currently holding its first Virtual Arts Festival.
This year the district’s Art Department has provided students in all grade levels with a variety of art instruction using remote, hybrid and in-person learning. Despite the pandemic, students have worked tirelessly to learn new art skills and produce pieces ranging from drawings and watercolors to digital paintings and enhancements.
“We want to thank all of our students for being so patient in working with us to find new ways to be creative and make art during the pandemic,” Director Thompson said. “We are so proud of the work they have accomplished and are excited to show off their talents to the entire Rockland community.”
The virtual exhibit features hundreds of art pieces across all grade levels.
- To view the elementary grade exhibit, featuring students at the Jefferson, Memorial Park and Esten schools, click here.
- To view the Rogers Middle School exhibit, click here.
- To view the Rockland High School exhibit, click here.
The Rockland Public Schools Art Department consists of instructors Thompson and Kata Medeiros from Rockland High School, Colleen Haley from Rogers Middle School, and Michael Guyette from the elementary schools.
“Our students have shown tremendous resiliency and determination throughout this entire pandemic, and no more so is that true than in the incredible work our students have produced in art classes throughout the district,” Superintendent Cron said. “We applaud them for the efforts and congratulate them on all they were able to accomplish.”
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